POSTER DESIGN TIPS by Mohammadi Akheela Khanum

What is a poster?????

A poster is a visual presentation of information

It should be understandable to the reader without verbal comment

Creating your poster

you

can use PowerPoint to create your poster your poster as a single slide

create

set

the page size when you start using File > Page Setup A0 size as per URC2011 specs.
image 84.1cm * 118.9 cm 1 centimeter = 0.393700787 inches 33.1 x 46.8 inch

when the poster is designed, convert it to PDF for printing, using PDF Creator or Adobe Acrobat

Poster Contents
title and author's name should be prominent

clear flow of information from introduction to

conclusion Be specific-focus on your major findings

Poster Contents
use visuals such as graphs, tables, diagrams and images where required Remember: o Enlarge visuals so that theyre easily viewed. o Make sure that any labels you use with the visuals are large enough as well oNumber and title each visual that you use and be sure to reference them in the text. oPhotographs or other illustrations may be distorted and difficult to read if enlarged

Poster Contents

Important : place the KSU and CCIS logo on the top corners of the posters

Poster Contents
LOGO TITLE LOGO

Introduction

Conclusions

Results Methods used

Bibliography

Acknowledgement

Poster Contents

Design tips white space is an important part of the layout, and good use of it can make a poster elegant

Design tips choose colors that complement each other foreground color (text) should be clear and soft on the eyes when combined with the background color

Design tips
This combination is very gentle on the eyes. This combination is also gentle on the eyes - black is often the best color to use for text.. This combination puts a lot of strain on the eyes.
Remember : less is more

Design tips
The flow of information should be clear from the layout Clearly label diagrams/drawings and provide references to them in the text where necessary Important: follow the conference guidelines,
which may be quite specific about paper sizes, font sizes

Design tips
title text should be readable from 6 meters away - at least 48-point text body text should be readable from 2 meters away - at least 24-point text clear font with large inner space like Arial, Verdana, Georgia or Helvetica.

Important: keep the word count low

Design tips
Details Matter! Check for consistent formatting, correct grammar, and correct spelling.

Avoid abbreviations and acronyms a viewer may not know. Give a correct bibliography.
Give credit to others (to establish your character and ethics), and include contact information.

Protect your poster

Transport it rolled up in a tube.

Things to Avoid
A good poster doesnt need to be expensive but it does need to have a good design and an interesting message. Heres what you should NEVER do:
Dont: Use a text font smaller than 24 points.

Clutter the board with too much text or too many images. Use too many different colors or patterns. Use lots of jargon or boring language. Use light letters on a dark background. Leave out the title, your institution, and your name. Forget to proofread your poster.

wish you all good luck!!! & success

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